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# Implementing the Relay Proxy

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This topic explains how to implement the Relay Proxy.

Before you begin, decide whether the Relay Proxy is appropriate for your configuration by reading [Relay Proxy use cases](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/use-cases).

If you are a customer on an Enterprise plan, [Relay Proxy Enterprise](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/enterprise) has additional functionality available.

## Relay Proxy implementation

Before you implement the Relay Proxy, read the [Relay Proxy guidelines](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/guidelines).

Here is the process for implementing the Relay Proxy:

1. Choose a [deployment strategy](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/deployment-strategies) for your use case.
2. Decide whether to configure your SDKs for [proxy mode or daemon mode](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/sdk-config#configuring-sdks-to-use-different-modes).
3. Plan your Relay Proxy architecture, including:
   * [Whether you must use a persistent store](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/sdk-config#using-a-persistent-store), which is required for some kinds of segments if you are using server-side SDKs.
   * What servers to use.
   * How to manage load balancing.
4. [Configure the Relay Proxy](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/deploying#configuring-the-relay-proxy).
   * (Optional) [Configure the Relay Proxy for segments](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/sdk-config#configuring-the-relay-proxy-for-segments), if applicable.
   * (Optional) If you're using Relay Proxy Enterprise, set up [automatic configuration](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/automatic-configuration) or configure [offline mode](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/offline).
5. [Deploy the Relay Proxy](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/deploying#deploying-the-relay-proxy).
6. [Configure your SDKs to use the Relay Proxy](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/sdk-config).
7. [Plan for scaling](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/guidelines#scaling-guidelines).
8. [Monitor the Relay Proxy's performance](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/monitoring) over time.
9. [Plan your upgrade strategy](/docs/sdk/relay-proxy/upgrading) to stay ahead of end-of-life versions.

Read the topics in this category to learn how to complete these steps.